Cory Booker’s Record-Breaking 25-Hour Senate Speech Against Trump and Musk
Senator Cory Booker concluded a marathon 25-hour speech on the Senate floor, marking the longest speech in Senate history. Booker's address was a vehement critique of former President Donald Trump and business magnate Elon Musk, highlighting their influence on American politics and society.
The speech, which began on April 1 and ended on April 2, 2025, was not only a historic moment due to its duration but also for its content. Booker took a stand against what he described as the detrimental effects of Trump's policies and Musk's corporate decisions on the nation's democracy and economy.
Political analysts and commentators have praised Booker's stamina and dedication, noting that his speech has reignited discussions on the role of influential figures like Trump and Musk in shaping the country's future. The senator's remarks have sparked a wave of reactions across social media and political circles, with many applauding his bold stance.
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How long was Senator Booker's speech?
25 hours and 5 minutes: total length of Booker's speech. 1164 pages of prepared material. More than 200 stories from New Jerseyans and Americans across the country shared in the speech.
Is Cory Booker a progressive?
Throughout his Senate career, Booker has amassed a liberal voting record. In a July 2013 Salon interview, Booker said that 'there's nothing in that realm of progressive politics where you won't find me.'
How long did Strom Thurmond speak on the Senate floor?
The filibuster—an extended speech designed to stall legislation—began at 8:54 p.m. and lasted until 9:12 p.m. the following day, a duration of 24 hours and 18 minutes. This made the filibuster the longest single-person filibuster in United States Senate history.
What is a filibuster speech?
The Senate tradition of unlimited debate has allowed for the use of the filibuster, a loosely defined term for action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill, resolution, amendment, or other debatable question.
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